Let's make this birthday one to remember.

51 years old (Born on June 20, 1973)

Happy Birthday, Noah Z. Jones! May your day be filled with laughter and joy—almost as much fun as watching animals run around in their underwear or fish navigating high school drama. Your creations like "Almost Naked Animals" and "Fish Hooks" have brought endless giggles to kids (and adults who secretly watch cartoons) everywhere.

From illustrating charming tales such as "The Monster in the Backpack" to giving us a lovable goldfish hero in "Not Norman," you've made childhood brighter one quirky character at a time. Here's hoping this year brings you even more hilarious adventures—and maybe fewer pantsless creatures!